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3252Powder Flask
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1850
Powder Flask
Item:
  • 3252   
Object ID:
  • 996.212.428
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Narrow neck. Design on side - two pistols crossed, stars, eagle carrying spears and shield, two flags, 16 stars, cannon balls and anchor. Similar to those made by the American Flask and Cap Co. during the 1850s.
3250Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3250   
Object ID:
  • 996.61.277
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Wooden stopper attached with brass nails. Made of animal horn.
3244Powder Measure
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Measure
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1890
Powder Measure
Item:
  • 3244   
Object ID:
  • 995.128.128
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Measure
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • c 1890
Description:
Wooden handle with metal cup on end for measuring gun powder. Marked, “B.G.F., 1890. Pat. Feb 25. Powder shot DRS 2 1/2 to 1 oz.”
3433Bullet Mold
  • Object, Armaments, Bullet Mold
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • unknown
Bullet Mold
Item:
  • 3433   
Object ID:
  • 995.48.48
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bullet Mold
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
Shaped like small tongs with mold at end. Some rust. Makes 5/8” bullet.
3179Shot Bag
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Shot Bag
Item:
  • 3179   
Object ID:
  • 995.47.47
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
3251Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • 1770c.
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3251   
Object ID:
  • 995.50.50
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • 1770c.
Description:
Wooden cap nailed on each end. Marked G. Freeman 1770, H.G. Somes 1870. Donor info - this is the well known Somes Powder horn. Morris Somes was to be the next to sign.
3248Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3248   
Object ID:
  • 007.1.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Powder Horn 12.75 inches in length. Wooden stopper with wooden peg in center holding string of approx. 1.5 inches, with knot at end.
3358Eel Spear
  • Object, Armaments, Eel Spear
Eel Spear
Item:
  • 3358   
Object ID:
  • 996-148-364
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Eel Spear
Description:
Long wooden pole with eight iron tines which have turned under tips. Tine held taut with twine. Resembles long rake. Used for catching eels in mud. Donor info - found in Pretty Marsh home of donor.
3459Bill for L. Higgins from Samuel Reed
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
  • June 11, 1833
Bill for L. Higgins from Samuel Reed
Item:
  • 3459   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.008
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Date:
  • June 11, 1833
Description:
This appears to be an account bill for L. Higgins from Samuel Reed. Each item is dated and they appear to be mostly grocery store items.
3148Whaling Harpoon
  • Object, Armaments, Single Flue Harpoon
Whaling Harpoon
Item:
  • 3148   
Object ID:
  • 995-130-130
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Single Flue Harpoon
Description:
Temple toggle iron. Handle wrapped with line and tar. Wooden toggle pin missing. Pin fits through spearhead. When lodged in whale the pin snapped, opening the blade so that it remained inside the skin.
2326Bill of Services for the town of Eden from Selectman Benjamin Higgins
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
  • March 5, 1850
Bill of Services for the town of Eden from Selectman Benjamin Higgins
Item:
  • 2326   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.009
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Date:
  • March 5, 1850
Description:
This is an itemized bill from Benjamin H. Higgins to the town of Eden for his services as Selectman. Some of the charges are for transportation, distributing bills and attending meetings in Ellsworth.
13460Sword
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
  • 1860c.
Sword
Item:
  • 13460   
Object ID:
  • 996-162-378
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
Date:
  • 1860c.
Description:
Sword in scabbard. Handle wrapped in snake skin. Brass hardware. Two rings on scabbard for belt. Lender info - parade sword of Benjamin Thomas Atherton first Maine Heavy Artillery Company C - Civil War.
13475Musket
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
  • c 1844
Musket
Item:
  • 13475   
Object ID:
  • 996-146-362
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
Date:
  • c 1844
Description:
U.S. Model 1842 Musket. .69 Caliber. Charge: 70gr ffg, paper cartridge. Marked, “Harper’s Ferry 1844 (may be 1849)”. Percussion. Smooth bore. Metal ramrod under barrel. Stud for affixing bayonet under muzzle. Visitor info - Springfield Service Rifle, made in Harper’s Ferry. Standard infantry arm. Designed as smoothbores, many were later rifled. Many saw use in early months of Civil War. This piece may be a Mexican War piece, or may be a relic from Bloodless Aroostook War. [show more]
13604Rifle
  • Object, Armaments, Rifle
  • c 1840
Rifle
Item:
  • 13604   
Object ID:
  • 995-107-107
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Rifle
Date:
  • c 1840
Description:
Marked William Read Boston. Ramrod intact. Lock by Read & Son probably a replacement, it does not match drum. Full stock. Brass buttplate, iron furniture. Ignition: caplock Wood: walnut fullstock Caliber: 12 gage Donor info - property of John Somes son of Abraham Somes.
13808Sword
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
  • 1776c.
Sword
Item:
  • 13808   
Object ID:
  • 995-80-80
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
Date:
  • 1776c.
Description:
Handle wrapped in black leather.
16970Broken Scabbard
  • Object, Armaments, Scabbard
Broken Scabbard
Item:
  • 16970   
Object ID:
  • 009.50.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Scabbard
Description:
Broken scabbard; broken at lower end. Now approx. 19" in length. Width approx. 1.75"
17011Twist Tac Toe, Ages 10-13
  • Object, Armaments, Bolo
Twist Tac Toe, Ages 10-13
Item:
  • 17011   
Object ID:
  • 008.050.92
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bolo
Collection:
  • The Gamester Collection
Description:
This is a wooden game comprised of an outer box with the traditional tic tac toe configuration on the top. Each square of play has a hole drilled in it. Inside the box are three cylinders with their handles exposed on the right of the box so a player can place a marble in a hole and turn the cylinder. Each cylinder has 9 holes. There is lots of skill involved in playing this game. Memory is definitely a factor. There are two of these games in the collection. [show more]
4527Brig Beaver Bills of Lading
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Brig Beaver Bills of Lading
Item:
  • 4527   
Object ID:
  • 008.072.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Description:
a. letter, names Mrs. H. Hartwell and E.A. Francis, not dated b. letter, 1863, Edward to his sister c. letter, 1862 SHK to Lou sent from Boston d. receipt Col.Hoper to Janet B. Small e. bill for board for H.G. Hartwell, no date f. bill for board 1829 g. invoice materials for Brig Beaver 1829 h. ship carpenter, invoice 1829 i. invoice materials for Brig Beaver 1829 j. account of bills for Brig Beaver 1830 k. account of bills for Brig Beaver 1827 l. bill for moving the brig 1829, New York m. bill for supplies, paid to John Nesbit 1829, New York n. bill to Tellon Cutting 1829 o. bill to John Aymar 1829 p. bill for sundries by order of Cat. Samuel Stapels q.bill for kitchen supplies 1829 r. bill Dec.15, 1829 s.bill to John Cole 1829 t. bil to John cole 1829 u. bill for lamp oil 1829 v. bill for wharfage 1829 [show more]
11470Bayonet with Leather Sheath
  • Object, Armaments, Bayonet
Bayonet with Leather Sheath
Item:
  • 11470   
Object ID:
  • 020.12.01
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bayonet
Description:
Socket bayonet with leather sheath, found on the Higgins farm. Bayonet has triangular blade consistent with Revolutionary-era bayonets for use on Charleville or Brown Bess style muskets. Exact date unknown.
11545Civil War Musket
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
Civil War Musket
Item:
  • 11545   
Object ID:
  • 013.026.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
Description:
Musket or rifle. Marked U.S. Springfield, 1863. Needs further description. AB will ask Bob Pyle.
17080Receipt for survey of land in Somesville
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
  • 1974
Receipt for survey of land in Somesville
Item:
  • 17080   
Object ID:
  • 007.131.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
1974 bill from D.W. Bartlett Co. for survey work in Somesville, probably related to the transfer of property between Francis Grindle and the MDI Historical Society. Survey crew charged $22.50 per hour; research and plan creation was $10; mileage was $.12/mile.
40761947 Fire Letter
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
1947 Fire Letter
Item:
  • 4076   
Object ID:
  • 008.077.11
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Collection:
  • Reiber,Gail and Mt. Desert Nursing Association
Description:
Listing of bills sent to Mr. Ball in Bar Harbor
11411Shotgun
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
  • c 1820-30
Shotgun
Item:
  • 11411   
Object ID:
  • 995-106-106
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
Date:
  • c 1820-30
Description:
Boston Fowler. English barrel in 12 gauge. Pineapple finial on triggerguard tang, ornate engraving and silver barrel inlays at breach mark this as prize possession. Used with 00 buckshot or birdshot for deer or bird hunting. Silver front inset. Marked with initials W.K. Tower of London Foundry mark. Lockplate marked William Read Boston. Ramrod intact. Ignition: caplock Wood: walnut Caliber: 12ga
11410Musket
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
  • unknown
Musket
Item:
  • 11410   
Object ID:
  • 995-40-40
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
Brown Bess Musket. Lock missing. Originally a flint lock musket. This type of arm was most widely used by both sides in the American Revolution. Having an effective range of less than a hundred yards, these guns were emplyed in massed fire. The smoke from the first volley obscured the enemy, so subsequent volleys were delivered in the right general directions. In 72 or 76 caliber, the ball was nearly 3/4” in diameter. The gun was converted to a caplock civilian shotgun, probably between 1820 and 1835. .76 caliber. [show more]
17618Ice Gripper
  • Object, Armaments, Grip Safety
Ice Gripper
Item:
  • 17618   
Object ID:
  • 995-165-165
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Grip Safety
Description:
Pair of ice grippers worn on shoes. Four spikes on bottom. One has leather toe strap attached with copper wire. Piece of hemp attached to wire. Leather stiff. Donor info - from Fred Wiggin House in Town Hill.